Asukayama ParkAsukayama Koen is a public park in Kita, Tokyo, Japan. The park has some short quiet trails on one side, and a big open space with a playground on the other side. There are many cherry trees, which makes it a popular location for hanami cherry blossom viewing in spring. The park has a long history, and has been open for public enjoyment by the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, since the early eighteenth century. It is among one of the oldest parks in Japan, together others such as Ueno and Asakusa Park. Dango is a Japanese dumpling and sweet made from mochiko rice flour, related to mochi. It is often served with green tea. Dango is eaten year-round, but the different varieties are traditionally eaten in given seasons. Three to four dango are often served on a skewer. Hanami dango has three colors, traditionally made during Sakura-viewing season.
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